Connecting An Sfp+ Cable - HP A10500 Series Manual

Pivot the clasp of the module up so that it catches a knob on the top of the module. Holding the
3.
module, gently push the module into the slot until it has firm contact with the slot (when the top and
bottom spring tabs catch in the slot), as shown in
Figure 24 Install an XFP/SFP+/SFP module
NOTE:
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When inserting the module to the switch with dense transceiver modules and limited installation space,
you can use your finger gently push against the front face of the module into the slot, rather than
inserting it by holding the module.
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Press down the SFP+ module a little against the upward force of the bottom spring tab so that you can
insert the SFP+ module horizontally.
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For how to connect a fiber, see the chapter "Connecting your switch to the network."
CAUTION:
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Do not remove the protection cover from the XFP/SFP+/SFP module before connecting an optical fiber.
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Remove the optical fiber, if any, from the XFP/SFP+/SFP module before installing it.

Connecting an SFP+ cable

To connect an SFP+ cable to an SFP+ ports:
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap and make sure it makes good skin contact and is well
1.
grounded. For more information, see
Unpack the SFP+ cable.
2.
Plug the SFP+ cable into the SFP+ port on the switch. Make sure that the cable plug is the right side
3.
up.
NOTE:
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SFP+ cables are hot swappable.
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The bend radius of the SFP+ cable must be at least eight times the cable diameter.
Figure 24.
"Attaching an ESD-preventive wrist
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strap."